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How to Get Your Husband to Wear Matching Family Christmas Jammies in 10 Easy Steps

December 11, 2018 By Meredith 4 Comments

Matching family Christmas jammies new to your family? No worries here are 10 fail-proof steps to getting ALL the members of your family on board, including your possibly less-enthusiastic husband ;) #8 cracks me up! #Christmaspajamas #matchingfamilypajamas

My husband has this silly schtick of being a voice of reason about…everything. Normally, I try not to fault him for this too much. It can be fantastic in matters of budgeting or packing the car for family vacation, and we all have our fallacies. Yet this rationality does become inconvenient when important things need […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Couple Time, Holidays

12 Genius Christmas Gifts for the Overwhelmed Mom

November 20, 2018 By Meredith 19 Comments

Know a mom who is stressed out? Check this genius list of the 12 best gifts for the overwhelmed mom and be gift giver of the year! She will swoon over all of these options, I promise! #7 is my personal favorite :)

***Thank you to all the participating brands for providing product and services for review purposes so I can share this list of genius gifts for the overwhelmed mom with you! All opinions are 100% my own.*** Here at The Mom of the Year, our specialty has always been (and will always be–no chance of us […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Pets, Toys, Young Kids

Score Cash for Christmas & Go Budget-Friendly!

November 8, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

It's time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don't we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family!

It’s time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family with this nifty giveaway–PLUS, make sure to grab this genius online shopping secret to save HUGE on all of your holiday gifting purchases! The […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Online Shopping, Saving Money

The Little Christmas

December 22, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Searching for Christmas magic and holiday spirit? This is a super-smart take on how to find it--without ANY extra work, and crazy life with kids included! Read this, mama and bring on the Christmas cheer and inspiration!

Friends! I kept waiting for it, I did. That magical Christmas inspiration to ignite a genius spirited post full of the heart, hope and encouragement that would be so welcome this holiday season. But it never came. What did arrive? The little Christmas. You see, while we may all love on Christmas endlessly (hand raised! […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays

Snickerdoodle Quick Bread

December 19, 2017 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

Looking for the perfect last minute holiday gift or need a special breakfast side or afternoon tea snack? No worries! Try this easy=peasy Snickerdoodle Quick Bread and win all the appetites you are feeding! Score!

‘Tis the season for houseguests, gatherings, impromptu gift-giving, and cozy weekends spent snuggling by the fire. It’s a time of year when turning on the oven doesn’t feel like a chore and invites to gatherings flow. But, what to bring to those endless get-togethers that won’t take hours to prepare? Is there something quick and […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cooking, Gifts, Recipes

Tidying Toys Before Christmas

December 6, 2017 By Anne Metz 3 Comments

Have a boatload of lovely presents headed your way with the holidays? Get a jump on the clutter by tidying toys up weeks before Christmas gifting touches down. The bonus? You can teach your kiddos the value of giving to others while celebrating the holiday spirit! Enjoy!

Celebrating Christmas with my children is truly a joy! I get to see the world through their eyes on Christmas morning while remembering the thrill of seeing a beautifully lit tree lined with a pile of presents. This beautiful scene is the upside; the downside is all the stuff! In addition to what Santa brings, […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cleaning, Homemaking, Messy House, Organization, Toys

Hang out with the Big Guy at the Official Santa Site!

December 4, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

The Official Santa Site is the place to be this Christmas season! Full of fun and some learning activities as well, it's the best way to stay in touch with the Big Guy himself straight up through Christmas. Sign up now (many services free!) and get in on the holiday spirit!

***Thank you to Santa.com so I could fill you in on THE Official Santa Site! All opinions are 100% my own!*** Moms, friends, I get it. I am buried up to my ears with little to no chance of the holiday pressure easing up. Fun times. But as always, we can do this, mamas. And this […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays

The Stolen Marriage Book Club

December 1, 2017 By Meredith 8 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Stolen Marriage book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for free!

Happy holidays, friends! I’m a bit of Christmas nut (read completely obsessed with this season), so while things are hopping, I’m loving all the fun parts of the hustle and bustle. One of my favorite seasonal treats is curling up with a delicious Christmas book by my tree and getting lost in a holiday story, […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Christmas, Holidays, Reading

5 Tips for Putting Up a Kids’ Christmas Tree in Your Home

November 29, 2017 By Meredith 32 Comments

Putting up a kids' Christmas tree is one of the best holiday decorating traditions we have! Our whole family loves this special way to celebrate the Chrstmas season, and here are the smart tips you need to make it work in your home!

As far as Christmas trees go, we don’t always have the best track record, but we have managed to sort one genius holiday win that has become our favorite decorating tradition: the kids’ Christmas tree. My husband was inspired to give this idea a go a few years ago, and I am so glad he […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Homemaking, Young Kids

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough Gift

November 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough is a fantastic gift idea for so many on your list--adults and kids alike! It's such a sweet craft idea for kids and so very budget-friendly!

 ***I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post about this creative idea for a DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough gift; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. *** I’ve shared before some nifty fidgets that help my kiddos manage the symptoms of their sensory issues, and we’ve even shared […]

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